Peggy Harms

F, d. before August 2004
Father*Henry E. Harms b. 5 Sep 1922, d. 18 Aug 2004
Mother*Ellen Eileen Kuhnau b. 26 Aug 1921
Life EventDateDescription
Peggy Harms was the daughter of Henry E. Harms and Ellen Eileen Kuhnau.
Deathbefore August 2004Peggy Harms died before August 2004.

Peter Taylor

M, d. before December 2013
Life EventDateDescription
Deathbefore December 2013Peter Taylor died before December 2013.

Robert Allen Harms

M, b. 23 October 1954, d. 31 December 2013
Father*Reinhard Henry Harms b. 1918, d. 17 Oct 2009
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 October 1954Robert Allen Harms was born on 23 October 1954 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Reinhard Henry Harms.
Death31 December 2013Robert Allen Harms died on 31 December 2013 at age 59 Robert Allen Harms, age 59, of Reedsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 23, 1954, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Reinhard and Irene (Kuhnau) Harms. On July 28, 1979, Bob was united in marriage to Michelle L. Winterfeld at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsburg. This marriage was blessed with two children. Bob was self-employed as a cabinet maker operating Harms Cabinet and Millwork in Reedsburg for many years.
Bob was a fisherman and hunter and a founding member of the Pine Needle Buck Camp. He looked forward to the time he spent with his friends and family hunting in northern Wisconsin. He was also a loyal Packer and NASCAR fan. Bob was a devoted husband and father who took pride in his close relationships with his family and friends. He touched the lives of so many and will be sorely missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Reinhard; and brother-in-law, Peter Taylor.
Bob is survived by his wife, Michelle Harms of Reedsburg; mother, Irene Harms of Reedsburg; mother-in-law, Charna Kilmer of Fond du Lac; father-in-law, Melvin (Luella) Winterfeld of Superior; son, Nathan Robert Harms of Reedsburg; daughter, Janell Maye Hopson-Harms of Reedsburg; grandson, Landyn Robert Finley of Reedsburg; brothers and sisters: Linda Taylor of Reedsburg, Richard (Darlene) Harms of Cross Plains, Lora Harms and Ted Pittman of Madison, Russell (Elvia) Harms of Nashville, TN, Ronald Harms and Deb Nachtigal of Reedsburg; Several aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins along with many good friends.

We celebrate Robert’s life with a service on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 12:00 noon, at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, with Pastor Paul Crolius officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. A private family interment will take place prior to the service in St. John Cemetery, rural Loganville.

The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Henry Harms

M, b. October 1869
Father*Fredrick Harms b. c 1831, d. a Jun 1880
Mother*Martha (?) b. c 1830, d. a Jun 1880
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1869Henry Harms was born in October 1869 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Fredrick Harms and Martha (?).
Marriagecirca 1890Henry Harms married Annie (?) circa 1890.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHenry Harms was listed in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHenry Harms was listed as a son in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2
1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHenry Harms was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.3

Children of Henry Harms and Annie (?)

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1800; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; roll: M593_1739; Page: 295B; Image: 598; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 149.

Annie (?)

F, b. July 1868
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1890As of circa 1890,her married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1868Annie (?) was born in July 1868 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1890She married Henry Harms, son of Fredrick Harms and Martha (?), circa 1890.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinAnnie (?) was listed as wife in Henry Harms's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
  • Annie (?) had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.

Children of Annie (?) and Henry Harms

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 149.

Walter A. Harms

M, b. March 1895, d. 26 September 1971
Father*Henry Harms b. Oct 1869
Mother*Annie (?) b. Jul 1868
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1895Walter A. Harms was born in March 1895 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Henry Harms and Annie (?).
Death26 September 1971Walter A. Harms died on 26 September 1971 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWalter A. Harms was listed as a son in Henry Harms's household on the 1900 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 149.

Martha (?)

F, b. circa 1830, d. after June 1880
Father*unknown (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMartha (?) was also known as Margaret (?).
Married Namebefore 1869As of before 1869,her married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1830Martha (?) was born circa 1830 at Hannover, Germany.
She was the daughter of unknown (?).
Marriagebefore 1869Martha (?) married Fredrick Harms, son of (?) Harms and Catherine (?), before 1869.
Deathafter June 1880Martha (?) died after June 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinMartha (?) was listed in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinMartha (?) was listed as wife in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of Martha (?) and Fredrick Harms

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1800; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; roll: M593_1739; Page: 295B; Image: 598; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .

Fredrick Harms

M, b. circa 1831, d. after June 1880
Father*(?) Harms d. b 1870
Mother*Catherine (?) b. c 1803, d. a 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFredrick Harms was also known as Frederick.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1831Fredrick Harms was born circa 1831 at Hannover, Germany.
He was the son of (?) Harms and Catherine (?).
Marriagebefore 1869Fredrick Harms married Martha (?), daughter of unknown (?), before 1869.
Deathafter June 1880Fredrick Harms died after June 1880.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinFredrick Harms was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Child of Fredrick Harms and Martha (?)

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1800; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; roll: M593_1739; Page: 295B; Image: 598; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .

unknown (?)

M

Children of unknown (?)

Elisabeth (?)

F, b. circa 1839
Father*unknown (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1868As of before 1868,her married name was Meyer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1839Elisabeth (?) was born circa 1839 at Hannover, Germany.
She was the daughter of unknown (?).
Marriagebefore 1868Elisabeth (?) married (?) Meyer before 1868.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinElisabeth (?) was listed as a sister-in-law in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Children of Elisabeth (?) and (?) Meyer

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .

(?) Meyer

M, d. before June 1880
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Meyer was born at Hanover, Germany.
Marriagebefore 1868He married Elisabeth (?), daughter of unknown (?), before 1868.
Deathbefore June 1880(?) Meyer died before June 1880.

Children of (?) Meyer and Elisabeth (?)

Doratha Meyer

F, b. circa 1868
Father*(?) Meyer d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Elisabeth (?) b. c 1839
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1868Doratha Meyer was born circa 1868 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of (?) Meyer and Elisabeth (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinDoratha Meyer was listed as a daughter (actually niece) in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .

Louisa Meyer

F, b. circa 1870
Father*(?) Meyer d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Elisabeth (?) b. c 1839
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1870Louisa Meyer was born circa 1870 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of (?) Meyer and Elisabeth (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinLouisa Meyer was listed as a daughter (actually niece) in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .

Bertha Meyer

F, b. circa 1872
Father*(?) Meyer d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Elisabeth (?) b. c 1839
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1872Bertha Meyer was born circa 1872 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of (?) Meyer and Elisabeth (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinBertha Meyer was listed as a daughter (actually niece) in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .

Wilhelmina Meyer

F, b. circa 1874
Father*(?) Meyer d. b Jun 1880
Mother*Elisabeth (?) b. c 1839
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1874Wilhelmina Meyer was born circa 1874 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of (?) Meyer and Elisabeth (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinWilhelmina Meyer was listed as a daughter (actually niece) in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1880 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 279B; Enumeration District: 265; .

Catherine (?)

F, b. circa 1803, d. after 1870
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Harms.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageCatherine (?) married (?) Harms.
Birthcirca 1803Catherine (?) was born circa 1803 at Hanover, Germany.
Deathafter 1870She died after 1870.
Census DateLocationDescription
30 July 1870Westfield, Sauk, WisconsinCatherine (?) was listed in Fredrick Harms's household on the 1870 Census at Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Child of Catherine (?) and (?) Harms

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1800; Census Place: Westfield, Sauk, Wisconsin; roll: M593_1739; Page: 295B; Image: 598; Family History Library Film: 553238.

(?) Harms

M, d. before 1870
Life EventDateDescription
Birth(?) Harms was born at Hanover, Germany.
MarriageHe married Catherine (?).
Deathbefore 1870(?) Harms died before 1870.

Child of (?) Harms and Catherine (?)

George L. Harms

M, b. circa 1863
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1863George L. Harms was born circa 1863 at Wisconsin.
Marriagecirca 1905He married Jennie Belle VanNatta, daughter of Silas Aaron VanNatta and Levinia E. Withrow, circa 1905 at first marriage for him; second for her.

Children of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta

(?) Alderman

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagecirca 1902(?) Alderman married Jennie Belle VanNatta, daughter of Silas Aaron VanNatta and Levinia E. Withrow, circa 1902.

Child of (?) Alderman and Jennie Belle VanNatta

Clarence Alderman

M, b. 7 April 1903, d. before December 2007
Father*(?) Alderman
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birth7 April 1903Clarence Alderman was born on 7 April 1903 at Wood, Wisconsin.
He was the son of (?) Alderman and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Deathbefore December 2007Clarence Alderman died before December 2007.

Harry M. Harms

M, b. 2 February 1908, d. 11 January 1988
Father*George L. Harms b. c 1863
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1908Harry M. Harms was born on 2 February 1908 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Death11 January 1988Harry M. Harms died on 11 January 1988 at age 79.

Helen L. Harms

F, b. 18 January 1910, d. 14 February 1989
Father*George L. Harms b. c 1863
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Helen Harms 1933 senior portrait State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Anderson.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHelen L. Harms married (?) Anderson.
Birth18 January 1910Helen L. Harms was born on 18 January 1910 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Death14 February 1989Helen L. Harms died on 14 February 1989 at age 79.
  • Helen L. Harms graduated in 1933 at State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Eleanor Harms

F, b. 15 February 1912, d. 19 December 2007
Father*George L. Harms b. c 1863
Mother*Jennie Belle VanNatta b. 6 May 1874, d. Jan 1978
Eleanor Harms 1933 senior portrait State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, WI
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 October 1938As of 29 October 1938,her married name was Horn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 February 1912Eleanor Harms was born on 15 February 1912 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.
Marriage29 October 1938Eleanor Harms married Robert A. Horn on 29 October 1938.
Death19 December 2007Eleanor Harms died on 19 December 2007 at age 95 Eleanor Horn, 95, of Platteville, died peacefully, gracefully and loved, just as she lived, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at First English Lutheran Church, Platteville, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. A service of remembrance is planned for Memorial Day 2008, with placing flowers on Eleanor's and her families' graves by her beloved children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. Honoring family members by decorating their graves with flowers had been an important part of Eleanor's life. The Melby-Bendorf Funeral Home, Platteville, is in charge of arrangements. She was born on Feb. 15, 1912, in Platteville, the youngest daughter of George and Jennie (VanNatta) Harms. Eleanor graduated from Platteville College of Education and completed further degrees in elementary education at National Education College in Evanston, Ill. Eleanor began her teaching of kindergarten at Platteville Normal Elementary School and at the Old Brick School. She then taught in East Chicago until her return to Platteville to marry Robert A. Horn on Oct. 29, 1938. After raising three children, Eleanor returned to kindergarten teaching for many years at Hanmer Robbins, O. E. Gray and Westview Schools. Eleanor was deeply involved in community organizations, including elementary Parent Teacher Associations, Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels coordinator, P.E.O., thrift shop volunteer and Retired Teachers. She also was very involved in many committees and groups at First English Lutheran Church and several neighborhood card clubs. Eleanor enjoyed her full life of almost 96 years with her loving family and friends, traveling, her many interests of quilting, sewing, knitting and crocheting, gardening, reading and remaining adamantly independent throughout her life. Surviving are a daughter, Jean, of Climax, N.Y; a son, Jim (Joy), of Georgetown, Ky; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard, on Dec. 23, 1990; her husband, Robert, on March 28, 1994; her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Harry Harms; and a sister, Helen Anderson.
  • Eleanor Harms graduated in 1933 at State Teachers College, Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.

Child of Eleanor Harms and Robert A. Horn

Robert A. Horn

M, d. 28 March 1994
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage29 October 1938Robert A. Horn married Eleanor Harms, daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta, on 29 October 1938.
Death28 March 1994Robert A. Horn died on 28 March 1994.

Child of Robert A. Horn and Eleanor Harms

Richard Horn

M, d. 23 December 1990
Father*Robert A. Horn d. 28 Mar 1994
Mother*Eleanor Harms b. 15 Feb 1912, d. 19 Dec 2007
Life EventDateDescription
Richard Horn was the son of Robert A. Horn and Eleanor Harms.
Death23 December 1990Richard Horn died on 23 December 1990.

(?) Anderson

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Anderson married Helen L. Harms, daughter of George L. Harms and Jennie Belle VanNatta.

George F. Steinhoff

M, b. 27 January 1887, d. 14 August 1965
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGeorge F. Steinhoff was also known as Edward.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 January 1887George F. Steinhoff was born on 27 January 1887 at Wisconsin.
Marriage10 June 1913He married Verna A. VanNatta, daughter of Silas Aaron VanNatta and Levinia E. Withrow, on 10 June 1913.
Death14 August 1965George F. Steinhoff died on 14 August 1965 at Wisconsin at age 78.

Child of George F. Steinhoff and Verna A. VanNatta

Elias Marvel

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage26 August 1867Elias Marvel married Emma Elizabeth VanNatta, daughter of Aaron V. VanNatta and Elizabeth Kishpaugh, on 26 August 1867 at Grant, Wisconsin.

James Henderson Massey

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage30 May 1852James Henderson Massey married Jane Yoaman VanNatta, daughter of Aaron V. VanNatta and Elizabeth Kishpaugh, on 30 May 1852 at Virginia.

Buckles Cramer Travis

M, b. 18 November 1836, d. 18 October 1924
Father*Abraham Travis b. 1792, d. 1851
Mother*Sarah Cramer b. 1815, d. 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1836Buckles Cramer Travis was born on 18 November 1836 at Grant, Wisconsin.
He was the son of Abraham Travis and Sarah Cramer.
Marriage18 November 1858Buckles Cramer Travis married Mary Hettie VanNatta, daughter of Aaron V. VanNatta and Elizabeth Kishpaugh, on 18 November 1858 at Grant, Wisconsin.
Death18 October 1924Buckles Cramer Travis died on 18 October 1924 at Nebraska at age 87.